Music
as Inspiration

Alex J. Cavanaugh CassaSeries

Some
writers need silence. Some need instrumental music. Others just need music to
move them. I’m one of the latter—I listen to music for inspiration while
writing.

I’ve
been a musician since grade school, playing several instruments over the years.
I even minored in music in college and our band performed at half time for
several NFL teams. These days I focus on guitar and play for a Christian
contemporary rock band.

But
it’s the pounding rhythm and intricacies of progressive rock that fuels my
writing. My favorite bands include Rush, Dream Theater, Ayreon, Devon Townsend,
Haken, and Seventh Wonder. I can listen to those bands and they fuel my
creative energy. Plus I can isolate certain prog songs and they will help me
flesh out a scene.

Music
is my inspiration. What’s yours?

Alex J. Cavanaugh CassaSeries

CassaDawn

CassaStar Series Prequel

By Alex J Cavanaugh

Genre: SciFi Adventure, Space Opera

The prequel to the Amazon best-selling Cassa series!

A pilot in training…

Fighting the odds, Byron is determined to complete Cosbolt training and jointhe Cassan space fleet. Poised at the top of his class, only onesituation holds him back–his inability to work with anyone in thecockpit. Byron’s excellent piloting skills won’t be enoughwithout a good navigator…

Alex J. Cavanaugh CassaSeries

CassaStar

CassaStar Series Book 1

To pilot the fleet’s finest ship…

Few options remain for Byron. A talented but stubbornyoung man with a troubled past and rebellious attitude, hiscockpit skills are his only hope. Slated to train as a Cosboltfighter pilot, Byron is determined to prove his worth and begin a newlife as he sets off for the moon base of Guaard.

Much to Byron’s chagrin the toughest instructor in the fleet takesnotice of the young pilot. Haunted by a past tragedy, Bassaeventually sees through Byron’s tough exterior and insolence. When asecret talent is revealed during training, Bassa feels compelled tohelp Byron achieve his full potential.

As war brews on the edge of space, time is running short. Byron requiresa navigator of exceptional quality to survive, and Bassa mustmake a decision that could well decide the fate of both men. Willtheir skills be enough as they embark on a mission that maystretch their abilities to the limit?

“…calls to mind the youthful focus of Robert Heinlein’s early military sf,as well as the excitement of space opera epitomized by the many StarWars novels. Fast-paced military action and a youthfulprotagonist make this a good choice for both young adult and adultfans of space wars.” – Library Journal

Alex J. Cavanaugh CassaSeries

CassaFire

CassaStar Series Book 2

From the Amazon best-selling author – CassaStar was just thebeginning…

The Vindicarn War is a distant memory and Byron’s days of pilotingCosbolt fighters are over. He has kept the promise he made to hisfallen mentor and friend – to probe space on an exploration vessel.Shuttle work is dull, but it’s a free and solitary existence. Thesenior officer is content with his life aboard the Rennather.

The detection of alien ruins sends the exploration ship to the distantplanet of Tgren. If their scientists can decipher the language, theycan unlock the secrets of this device. Is it a key to the Tgren’scivilization or a weapon of unimaginable power? Tensions mount astheir new allies are suspicious of the Cassan’s technology andstrange mental abilities.

To complicate matters, the Tgrens are showing signs of mental powersthemselves; the strongest of which belongs to a pilot named Athee, awoman whose skills rival Byron’s unique abilities. Forced to trainher mind and further develop her flying aptitude, he finds hispatience strained. Add a reluctant friendship with a young scientist,and he feels invaded on every level. All Byron wanted was hisprivacy…

Alex J. Cavanaugh CassaSeries

CassaStorm

CassaStar Series Book 3

A storm gathers across the galaxy…

Commanding the Cassan base on Tgren, Byron thought he’d put the days of battlebehind him. As a galaxy-wide war encroaches upon the desert planet,Byron’s ideal life is threatened and he’s caught between theTgrens and the Cassans.

After enemy ships attack the desert planet, Byron discovers another battlewithin his own family. The declaration of war between all ten racestriggers nightmares in his son, threatening to destroy the boy’s mind.

Meanwhile the ancient alien ship is transmitting a code that might signal theend of all life in the galaxy. And the mysterious probe that almostdestroyed Tgren twenty years ago could return. As his world begins tocrumble, Byron suspects a connection. The storm is about to break,and Byron is caught in the middle…

“With a talent for worldbuilding and a compelling cast of characters, AlexJ. Cavanaugh combines high powered space battles and the challengesof family dynamics to provide readers a space opera with heart.” –Elizabeth S. Craig, author of the Southern Quilting and Myrtle Clover mysteries

Alex J. Cavanaugh CassaSeries

Alex J. Cavanaugh CassaSeries

Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in webdesign, graphics, and technical editing. A fan of all things sciencefiction, his interests range from books and movies to music andgames. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of theaward-winning site, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. He’s theauthor of Amazon Best-Sellers CassaStar, CassaFire, CassaStorm, andDragon of the Stars. The author lives in the Carolinas with his wife.

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